Originally Posted by
gggg707
Although I love looking at large miles balances, I've realized I enjoy using the miles a lot more than looking at the balances.
I agree. Since 2012-early 2014 my husband & I have been hoarding. So far this year we have taken 7 domestic vacations already and have gotten over 10K in free travel. What's left in our accounts is over a million points. I love seeing a million point balance; however, they are spread out among several programs.
At this point in the year, it would be interesting to piece together another vacation--he has enough points for one flight on Delta and I have enough points for one flight on American. If we were to go to Maui (again), we would have to stay two nights at a Hyatt, 1-2 nights at a Starwood property, etc.
So, in 2015 & perhaps 2016 I will probably hoard miles again & will focus on earning miles in one airline program and points in one hotel program.